Robbers make off with thousands of dollars in hair extensions at Montclair salon

Robbery suspects made off with thousands of dollars in human hair extensions at an Inland Empire salon last month, and police hope the public can identify suspects after releasing surveillance video Thursday. (KABC)

Robbery suspects made off with thousands of dollars in human hair extensions at an Inland Empire salon last month, and police hope the public can identify suspects after releasing surveillance video Thursday.

The incident happened at Baby Doll Luxury Hair in Montclair around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, and it was caught on video.

In the surveillance footage, an employee allowed the men inside assuming they were customers. But then one of them quickly throws her to the ground and ties her hands behind her back. Then the two suspects steal cash, rip extensions off the rack, stuff them in bags and flee.

"They took about 80 pieces of hair, which we call bundles of hair. I believe a few closures and, or frontals as well, which are different types of hair pieces we sell," the owner said.

It is estimated that around $8,000 worth of merchandise was stolen. The victim, with her hands still tied behind her back, tried to get to a phone to call police after the robbery.